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Schools in Linden · Linden Community Schools

Linden’s public schools outscore 85% of Michigan districts

Reading proficiency in Linden’s districts is 57%, above the Michigan average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Linden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#134of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
57%
▲ 12 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 8 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 14 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.7K
▼ 17% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.0
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,998 students on the public path
In brief

Linden’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1130 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Linden’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,734 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Linden Middle School, then Linden High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Linden’s grade

A− Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 85% of Michigan school districts, #134 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1130)Better than 91%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,302 test results and a graduating class of 223 could put Linden anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Linden’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,303 in math, 1,302 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Linden, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–32 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
6–8Linden Middle SchoolLinden Community SchoolsB
9–12Linden High SchoolLinden Community SchoolsB+

Linden’s public schools are run by Linden Community Schools, which also serves Argentine, Fenton and Tyrone. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Linden Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,335 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 18.0 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$13,734MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 45.4% · 1302 students tested
Math42%
State average 33.6% · 1303 students tested

Linden vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Linden’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LindenALinden

Every school in Linden

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lindenby address
Hyatt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–3
A−
351 students17:1Rate it →
Linden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
B−
295 students18:1Rate it →
Also serving Lindenin other towns
Linden Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
577 students17:1Rate it →
Linden High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
775 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Linden’s schools

Are Linden’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Linden children attend outscore 85% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #134 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Linden in?

Linden Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,335 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Linden kids go to high school?

Linden High School, with 775 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Linden’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Linden Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Linden spend per student?

$13,734 in Linden Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.